Our People
Westbrook Systems is a division of the Westbrook Group of Companies, and it upholds the value of family owned, professionally operated. At Systems we seek innovative, driven, and experienced individuals to be part of our team.
The leadership team at Westbrook Systems Consists of Andrew Mahood, Jack Smit, Randy Vermeer, Kristin Reynolds, Ray Bryer, and Andrew Hoover. Our team brings legacy experience and industry experience to the table. From tenured employees to next generation staff, we have a company with its roots deep in the floral industry. Taking industry knowledge and expanding across the North American landscape we have grown significantly. With determination and motivation, we work tirelessly to ensure commitment to our customers success. None of this would be possible without our people looking after your needs.
Jack has over 25 years of experience in design and project coordination in the greenhouse industry. He uses that experience to constantly try to challenge the energy norms – both through mechanical systems and greenhouse design. Jack is a graduate of Mohawk College with a Certified Engineering Technologist designation.
Les Van Egmond grew up in the horticultural industry being involved in the family’s greenhouse business early on in life. For many years he worked for a local nursery company specializing in production planning and sourcing products from the local growing community. Les was hired by Westbrook in 2005 and brings to the Westbrook team 17 years of sales, consulting and construction experience.
Gord Van Egmond grew up in a family greenhouse business and went on to building greenhouse structures before coming to Westbrook to join the sales team in 1996. For the past 27 years Gord has consulted to our American customers to help them grow and expand their business.
Earl Reinink has been actively involved in the horticultural industry since 1967, when he began working for a local nursery in plant propagation. After receiving his Horticultural Diploma from Humber College, Earl was hired by Westbrook and has worked there full time since 1978. Earl brings to the Westbrook team 44 years of sales, consulting and construction experience.
Chris Jorritsma has been in the greenhouse industry for more than 20 years, starting in greenhouse maintenance and moving into greenhouse construction. Chris is the newest member of the Westbrook Systems sales team and is excited to use his knowledge of our structures to grow and expand your business.